“New Covid XEC symptom 'severely impacts daily functioning' warns doctor"

Dr Snieguole Geige: "The most common symptom we're observing is an intense and persistent fatigue that seems to linger longer than with previous variants."

"The most serious symptom is the potential for sudden, acute respiratory failure in individuals who may have previously only experienced mild to moderate symptoms."

Nearly half of COVID-19 survivors in African countries report ongoing symptoms, with fatigue being the most common.

Up to 25% of patients experience mental health issues like PTSD and anxiety, which African health systems are unprepared to address.